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London: Metheun and Co.. Very Good-. 1905. Hardcover. Dampstaining to the boards - does not affect the interior. One page of the Introduction has a torn piece of a corner laid in. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. ; A wealth of information about the songs is given in the Preface, Introduction and Notes on the Songs in the rear. Scarce copy in this edition. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 247 pages .

MA: Candlewick Press. Near Fine. 2006. 1st. Hardcover. 076362229x . Just a suggestion of a nudge to a couple of corners. ; Book is in pristine condition. Probably bought and stored. Would make a wonderful gift. Of interest to First Edition collectors. Explore the prehistoric underwater world, where monsters like megalodon ruled the waves. Full of captivating facts and more than 35 fascinating pop-ups, this incredible volume is sure to astonish and amaze everyone from budding marine biologists to confirmed landlubbers. ; Pop-Up; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .

New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine. 2002. 1st. Hardcover. 0689838999 . Book is pristine condition. Would make a wonderful gift. First edition. ; Pop-Up; Square 8vo 8" to 9" tall .

New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine. 1999. 1st. Hardcover. 0689811926 . Book is in pristine condition - would make an excellent gift. Impressive pop-up figures in glorious colors. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .

New Jersey: Chartwell. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. Hardcover. 0890091226 . Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. Stories culled from Britains top science fiction magazine, "Science Fiction Monthly," ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 122 pages .

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Very Good. 1979. 1st. Paperback. 0030454913 . This work "is written under the assumption that readers have had no previous experience with screenprinting. Every process stage is illustrated by detailed, step-by-step photographs or drawings in order to clarify the instructions. However, the book progresses from the simple to the complex, introducing at last the most sophisticated, contemporary techniques." profusely illustrated with color and black & white images and photographs. ; ; 158 pages .

Paris: Julliard. Near Fine. 1954. Paperback. Faint foxing to initial page. ; Book is in pristine condition. Would be of interest to the collector, or would make a fine gift. In French language. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 180 pages .

India: Jadavpur University. Very Good- in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2009. Hardcover. 8186954414 . Highlighted lines throughout the book. ; The author "traces the different phases in the development of Hinduism." Scarce copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 120 pages .

Washington, D. C.: U. S. Dept. of the Interior. Very Good. 1965. Paperback. Book is in excellent condtion. 8 folding maps in rear pocket. "The authors believe that additional prospecting will disclose more deposits and the continued exploration of known deposits and close attention given to factors outlined in this report will result in the discovery of minable ore bodies." ; Geological Survey Bulletin Series; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 89 pages .

New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine. 1945. Paperback. This book is in excellent condition, with just the slightest of curl to the front cover corners (see image) . Definitely a collector's copy. Tight binding and clean, unmarked text. Bookplate on front inside free endpaper in name of Samuel French Morse. Samuel French Morse (1916–1985) was an American poet and teacher, and lived in Hancock, Maine. ; B&W Illustrations; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 245 pages .

New York: Reynal & Hitchcock. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1943. Hardcover. Slight edgewear to dustjacket - protected in a Mylar sleeve if requested. A touch of bumping to a couple of corners - no wear at all. Price-clipped dustjacket. ; Both book and dustjacket are in Very Good condition - would make a wonderful gift, as welcomed by the collector. Early 1943 edition published by Reynal & Hitchcock (Madison Ave. Address on front flap of dustjacket) - no additional printings, but no colophon at rear. Tight binding and clean, unmarked interior. ; Color Illustrations; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 91 pages .

Philadelphia: David McKay. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1930. Hardcover. Previous owner's name on inside flap of dustjacket. ; Book is in excellent condition with same dustjacket; and a Very Good slipcase with paper label. First published in 1788 on the eve of the French Revolution. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. Marbled endpapers. ; The Pocket Classics Series; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 191 pages .

London: The Studio. Very Good+. 1909. Hardcover. Rubbed corners - one bumped, but not frayed. ; Three-quartered red leather. Gilt borders on covers; gilt patterned and gilt lettering on spine. Five raised bands on spine. 42 pages of text and 40 tipped-in plates. Beautiful copy that will enhance any library shelf. ; Mezzotint; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 42 pages .

North Carolina: University of North Carolina. Very Good+. 1929. Hardcover. Signed on the front free endpaper: "With the author's best wishes. John B. Sale. Greenwood, Miss. Feb'y 11th 1930. Illustrated with 22 silhouettes by Joseph Cranston Jones. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 151 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Universe Publishing. Near Fine. 1999. Hardcover. 0789303744 . A touch of a bumping to bottom corners and bottom of spine. ; Book is in pristine condition - would make a wonderful gift, or ideal for the collector. ; Pop-Up; Square 4to 9" - 11" tall .

New York: Signet. Very Good+. 1953. First Edition. Paperback. A touch of rubbing to some edges and seam of spine. Slight crease to front and rear covers - see image. ; True First Edition, dated March, 1953, on copyright page. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 159 pages .

Virginia: Donning Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. Presentation Copy. Hardcover. 1578643317 . Signed and inscribed by the author: "To Sanford Phippen, Fellow teacher, history buff . . . Deale B. Salisbury" From the library of Sanford Phippen, Maine author. Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition - would make a perfect gift! "Through works and pictures, this book presents an overview of the development of Ellsworth, Maine. We can follow the growth of Hancock County's shire town from early settlement to becoming the 'Crossroads of Downeast Maine. '" Pictorial endpapers. Profusely illustrated with historic photographs. ; Color & B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 144 pages; Signed by Author .

Virginia: Donning Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2005. 1st. Hardcover. 1578643317 . Dust jacket has closed tear on upper spine. ; Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition - would make a perfect gift! "Through works and pictures, this book presents an overview of the development of Ellsworth, Maine. We can follow the growth of Hancock County's shire town from early settlement to becoming the 'Crossroads of Downeast Maine. '" Pictorial endpapers. Profusely illustrated with historic photographs. ; Color & B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 144 pages .

New York: Worcester Salt Company. Very Good+. 1931. Paperback. Scarce. Booklet promoting the use of the product for health and around and in the home, shop, diet. Recipes. No date given. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 27 pages .

New York: Sterling Publishing Company. Near Fine. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 9781402757761 . Book is in pristine condition - have copy of original invoice. Would make a wonderful gift. The abridged adventures of a French professor and his two companions as they sail above and below the world's oceans as prisoners on the fabulous electric submarine of the deranged Captain Nemo. Includes pop-up illustrations. ; Pop-Up; 4to 11" - 13" tall .